The Houston Rockets will make the trip to the state of Louisiana to face off with the New Orleans Pelicans at their home court of Smoothie King Arena this Sunday (March 29) evening. There, the Rockets are going to be looking to remain in the win column after picking up a victory off a Western Conference foe in their last game.

On the other side of the court, the Pels are going to be looking to snap one of the longer losing streaks in the NBA, even if the front office would prefer they did not. We are expecting a Houston win in this one, not that this should surprise anyone given where both teams are in the standings.

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Records, standing, and streaks

At present, the Rockets have a 44-29 record, which has them sixth in the Western Conference standings.

Mar 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) makes a layup against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Mar 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) makes a layup against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

The Pels are the owners of a 25-50 record and a four-game win streak, good enough for 11th place in the West,

What happened in the last game for each team?

Houston beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-109 on the road.

Mar 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) warms up prior to the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Mar 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) warms up prior to the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

The Pels lost to the Toronto Raptors 119-106, also on the road.

Injuries

For Houston, Steven Adams (ankle) and Fred VanVleet (ACL) are out.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 10: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets high fives fans after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 104- 101 at Toyota Center on November 10, 2023 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets high fives fans after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 104- 101 at Toyota Center on November 10, 2023 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

For New Orleans, Bryce McGowens (toe) is out, and Dejounte Murray (hand) and Trey Murphy III (ankle) are questionable.

Probable starting lineups – Rockets

Oct 14, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) dunks on the New Orleans Pelicans during an NBA preseason game at Legacy Arena at BJCC. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Oct 14, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) dunks on the New Orleans Pelicans during an NBA preseason game at Legacy Arena at BJCC. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Probable starting lineups – Pels

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What time is tipoff, and on what channels?

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • TV Channel: Space City Home Network

This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets at Pelicans: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (3/29)